Lilies give their name to the large Family Liliaceae, which contains
about 100 species. Several are used as cut flowers with the most common
being dealt with here.
Lilies grow from bulbs, and are forced into
flower almost year round to satisfy demand. They are tremendously
popular flowers and together are ranked #5 in cut flower sales from the
Dutch Flower Auctions in 2004.
LA: LA stands for ‘Longiflorum +
Asiatic’ which are the two parents that gave rise to this relatively
recent member of the lily family. LA’s are intermediate in size between
the two parents and come in a range of pastel colours: yellow, orange,
dark red and white like Asiatics, but much paler in colour. They also
have a very attractive scent – far more subtle than L. longiflorum.
You can order from us online at www.stannesflorist.com.au call us on 08 9388 8844 or come into our Perth Shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA 6000
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